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DOC ranger saves horse with angle grinder
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 April 2026 He was busy repairing the roof of historic stables at the Birchwood Homestead in Ahuriri Conservation Park in the Mackenzie basin, when...
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Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone – with 38 new pups
Source: Radio New Zealand A pup using its mum, Hipi, as a pillow. Shaun McConkey / NZ Sea Lion Trust An Otago colony of sea lions has hit a major...
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Lower Hutt boy finds rare native Hochstetter’s frog exploring creek near his home
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Ben Bell and Rumi Lourie. Supplied / Department of Conservation A 12-year-old in Lower Hutt has made a discovery so unexpected it got the attention...
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First official breeding colony milestone for pakake
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 April 2026 This would be the first breeding colony on mainland New Zealand, excluding Rakiura, for 150 years. To be considered a breeding colony,...
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Women take top prizes at Pureora Hunting Competition
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 April 2026 The 6-week event was run by the Department of Conservation’s Maniapoto team, with support from the NZ Deerstalkers Association (NZDA), and has...
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Duck season: Not all ducks are fair game
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 April 2026 With duck hunting season opening on Saturday, the Department of Conservation is asking hunters out naturing to double check their target is...
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Moths and butterflies face widespread decline
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 April 2026 Their decline matters because as well as being a much-loved part of the natural environment, moths and butterflies are well-known pollinators and...
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Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is expanding its granny flat building consent exemption to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods. “Our granny flat...
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Alice Fung, Phil Lam, Sean Wong, and Grace Chan Unite Across Generations to Speak Up for Children
Source: Media Outreach Save the Children’s “Safe Start for Little Seed” Calls to Safeguard Children’s Growth HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Save the...
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Escaped native frogs rediscovered in backyard after 50 years
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 April 2026 The find is even more remarkable as the frogs are hundreds of kilometres south of their current known range. Twelve-year-old nature lover...
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Proud Group and Partners Continue “Go Zero Waste, Save Our Ocean Project 2026” in Conjunction with Earth Week 2026, Reinforcing Sustainable Business Vision
Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – In observance of Earth Week 2026, a globally recognized week dedicated to environmental awareness, Proud Group,...
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Wilding pine control group fears Queenstown’s vistas could be decimated without more funding
Source: Radio New Zealand Peter Willsman, founding chairman of the Whakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group, who has been helping bring wildings under control since 2009. RNZ / Katie Todd A...
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Sanya Hosts 6th Asian Beach Games with Focus on High-quality Services
Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened on Tuesday evening in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province....
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Eternal Beauty Holdings & The Loops Hong Kong Unveil “Green is Eternal” HK’s First Rinse-Free Recycling Program for Fragrance & Skincare Cosmetics
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – As a leader in China’s fragrance industry driving sustainable development, EternalBeauty Holdings Limited (“Eternal Beauty”...
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Department of Conservation, Horizon Regional Council investigate drying of Pukepuke Lagoon
Source: Radio New Zealand About 3000 eels were rescued from Pukepuke Lagoon after it had dried up. LDR / Supplied / Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust An investigation into how...
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IF Coconut Brings Singaporeans Together to Co-Create 40 Ultra-Limited Merlion Collectibles from 1,200 Plastic Bottles
Source: Media Outreach IF Coconut unveils The IF-inity Movement in Singapore, transforming discarded bottles into ultra-limited collectible art through circular innovation. 1,200 discarded IF bottles transformed into 40 ultra-limited Fortune...
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Community group alarmed by Shotover River’s spike in E. coli, council opens investigation
Source: Radio New Zealand Shotover River near Queenstown. sellphoto1/123RF A Queenstown community group is alarmed about a sharp spike in E. coli levels in the Shotover River, just downstream of...
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Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe weather has struck many communities hard in recent years, now some want more government input into safeguards (file Nelson, 2025). Supplied / Valeriya Horyayeva Councils...
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Environmentalists split over revived NZ-US rare minerals deal
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A resurrected minerals deal with the US is causing mixed reactions among environmentalists. A Cabinet paper has revealed...
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Let’s talk about fuel
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Auckland Council Group (our council-controlled organisations AT, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Watercare) have been taking a hard look at how we use fuel,...
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AS Watson Ranked Among the World’s Top 15 Retailers
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – AS Watson Group has been ranked No. 14 globally in the 2026 NRF Top 50...
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Charity helps DOC control wild deer in Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula reserves and feed whānau
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 April 2026 For safety reasons the public is not allowed to hunt on DOC-managed land on Te Pātaka, but DOC is working with the...
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Fire Safety – Open fire season for most of Nelson Marlborough
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in most of the Nelson Marlborough District from 8am on Friday 24 April, until...
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Climate News – Commission advises no change to NZ ETS settings but flags late-2020s risk
Source: Climate Change Commission The Climate Change Commission’s routine annual advice on NZ ETS auction settings, released today, recommends keeping auction volumes and price controls the same for now to limit...
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Papatoetoe residents fear losing homes to Auckland rapid transit route
Source: Radio New Zealand John Hansford doesn’t want to leave the garden and home where he’s lived for 50 years. RNZ / Erin Johnson Uncertainty hangs over residents on the...
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Community group wins court battle against multinational gold mining company
Source: Radio New Zealand The paper road is legally designated as a public road, but it is indistinguishable from the surrounding forest and not easily accessible, even on foot. Supplied...
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Nearly 1000 chicks fledged at Ōamaru’s blue penguin colony
Source: Radio New Zealand Environmental team lead at Ōamaru’s blue penguin colony Henry Elsom attribute the breeding success to decades of conservation efforts and the breeding season starting early. RNZ...